Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez looks down after missing a play on an RBI single hit by Matt Stairs, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead in Game 2.

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Hideki Matsui slaps a single for the first Yankees hit off Pedro Martinez in the bottom of the 2nd inning in Game 2.

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Opposing shortstops Derek Jeter and Jimmy Rollins chat after Rollins successfully advanced to 2nd base on a Shane Victorino groundout in the third inning.

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Catcher Jose Molina talks to A.J. Burnett during a mound conference in the third inning of Game 2.

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Burnett is amped up after striking out Phillies slugger Ryan Howard with two runners on to end the third inning.

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Burnett throws out speedy Shane Victorino in the third inning of Game 2.

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Jimmy Rollins safely slides back into first base after a pick-off attempt by pitcher A.J. Burnett.

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Mark Teixeira tags out the Phillies’ Jayson Werth after a quick snap throw by catcher Jose Molina. Molina’s throw and Teixeira’s tag erased Werth’s leadoff single in the top of the fourth inning.

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Tex marks the spot. Mark Teixeira blasted a solo home run off Pedro Martinez in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game 1-1.

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Teixeira sent a Pedro Martinez pitch into the bullpen to record the Yankees’ first run of the game and even the score 1-1.

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Teixeira trots around the bases after hitting his game-tying homer.

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Pedro Martinez turns away after allowing Teixeira’s home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Jerry Hairston Jr., who got the starting nod over struggling Nick Swisher, argues with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson after striking out in the fifth inning.

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A dejected Alex Rodriguez flips his bat after striking out in the 6th inning of Game 2. Rodriguez has struggled to this point in the World Series, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts.

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Hideki Matsui sends a Pedro Martinez pitch deep into the right field seats in the bottom of the sixth inning. Matsui’s homer proved to be the difference in the Yankees’ 3-1 win over the Phillies, and the Bombers will travel to Philly with the series tied 1-1.

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Hideki Matsui and Pedro Martinez watch as Matsui’s home run lands in the right field seats, giving the Yankees a 2-1 win in Game 2.

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Third base coach Rob Thompson congratulates Matsui after his home run.